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Re: Share your longest / craziest / most memorable DRIVES here
« Reply #40 on: May 09, 2012, 09:29:22 PM »
I'm apparently clueless...
"Pacing" means he followed me for a distance at a constant speed (my speed) and kept an eye on his speedometer.

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Re: Share your longest / craziest / most memorable DRIVES here
« Reply #41 on: May 09, 2012, 09:34:29 PM »
"Pacing" means he followed me for a distance at a consistent speed (my speed) and kept an eye on his speedometer.

FTFY.

(I'm not being the spelling police,  I'm just making it easier for PG to understand your explanation).

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Re: Share your longest / craziest / most memorable DRIVES here
« Reply #42 on: May 09, 2012, 09:37:46 PM »
how did u not see the cop?

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Re: Share your longest / craziest / most memorable DRIVES here
« Reply #43 on: May 09, 2012, 09:39:28 PM »
How did the gun come out?
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Re: Share your longest / craziest / most memorable DRIVES here
« Reply #44 on: May 09, 2012, 09:41:29 PM »
how did u not see the cop?
I was always very caeful in keeping a watchful eye on my back, but I just got off the GWB and was passing the gas station and there were too many cars to keep track off. My stupidity on both counts.
How did the gun come out?
Cop claimed i was trying to get away. Little did he know that you cant stop with 10ft when going 100mph.

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Re: Share your longest / craziest / most memorable DRIVES here
« Reply #45 on: May 09, 2012, 10:29:34 PM »
Ya lawyer got it knocked down to 30 days.
how many points did that get you?

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Re: Share your longest / craziest / most memorable DRIVES here
« Reply #46 on: May 09, 2012, 10:59:19 PM »
how many points did that get you?
Dont recall. Was jersey and didn't transfer to my NY license eitherway.

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Re: Share your longest / craziest / most memorable DRIVES here
« Reply #47 on: May 09, 2012, 11:06:42 PM »
Dont recall. Was jersey and didn't transfer to my NY license eitherway.
Lucky you!!

Do you still speed like that?

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Re: Share your longest / craziest / most memorable DRIVES here
« Reply #48 on: May 10, 2012, 09:21:27 AM »
Lucky you!!

Do you still speed like that?
Hell no. It was simply a lack of maturity. I still drive a bit wildly though, but that's because of my impatient nature.

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Re: Share your longest / craziest / most memorable DRIVES here
« Reply #49 on: August 02, 2012, 12:31:36 PM »
the drive to the siyum hashas. on the road for 7 hours. but worth it!!

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Re: Share your longest / craziest / most memorable DRIVES here
« Reply #50 on: August 02, 2012, 01:30:12 PM »
The 4-5 miles on the road to Hana in Maui after the 7 sacred pools going west. That was some scary drive on a single lane road with the cliffs a couple of feet away and having to drive backward whenever a car was coming towards you...

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Re: Share your longest / craziest / most memorable DRIVES here
« Reply #51 on: August 02, 2012, 01:39:05 PM »
Very stressed day (5-6 weeks ago) I didn't realize that a giant riding a bicycle just crossed my path (coming from the right) when I was looking left to see whether anyone is approaching at a crossing.
Next thing I saw was a guy screaming, and thrown on my windscreen, and I immediately braked (clever no), and got out.
Bike total loss, shopping bags with vegetables all over the street, and last but not least, the giant on the floor. As the giant was alive, I started to apologize, and after he got up I chatted him up for a while, handed over $120, and that's how we sealed the deal.

Now guys, you see that you should be careful when driving, as it can cost you $120.

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Re: Share your longest / craziest / most memorable DRIVES here
« Reply #52 on: August 02, 2012, 01:39:35 PM »
Btw, its my first accident, and I hope its my last.

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Re: Share your longest / craziest / most memorable DRIVES here
« Reply #53 on: August 02, 2012, 01:52:56 PM »
The 4-5 miles on the road to Hana in Maui after the 7 sacred pools going west. That was some scary drive on a single lane road with the cliffs a couple of feet away and having to drive backward whenever a car was coming towards you...
Scary, but incredible, no?
Save your time, I don't answer PM. Post it in the forum and a dedicated DDF'er will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Re: Share your longest / craziest / most memorable DRIVES here
« Reply #54 on: August 02, 2012, 02:05:08 PM »
Scary, but incredible, no?
Amazing! The views from those cliffs are just breathtaking. Well worth it but maybe I should have switched to a 4WD just for that portion of the road ;)
By far, the road to hana was my best drive in my Hawaii trip - if not my best activity...

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Re: Share your longest / craziest / most memorable DRIVES here
« Reply #55 on: August 06, 2012, 09:57:10 PM »
Very stressed day (5-6 weeks ago) I didn't realize that a giant riding a bicycle just crossed my path (coming from the right) when I was looking left to see whether anyone is approaching at a crossing.
Next thing I saw was a guy screaming, and thrown on my windscreen, and I immediately braked (clever no), and got out.
Bike total loss, shopping bags with vegetables all over the street, and last but not least, the giant on the floor. As the giant was alive, I started to apologize, and after he got up I chatted him up for a while, handed over $120, and that's how we sealed the deal.

Now guys, you see that you should be careful when driving, as it can cost you $120.

You're lucky it wasn't NY, some "giants on bikes" could get violent after such an incident...
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Re: Share your longest / craziest / most memorable DRIVES here
« Reply #56 on: August 06, 2012, 10:03:24 PM »
My new craziest drive was earlier in the summer driving cross-country with my wife and kids.

But we'll see how long that holds, I expect my drive back (starting tomorrow iy"h) to be even crazier...

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Re: Re: Share your longest / craziest / most memorable DRIVES here
« Reply #57 on: August 06, 2012, 10:04:14 PM »
My new craziest drive was earlier in the summer driving cross-country with my wife and kids.

But we'll see how long that holds, I expect my drive back (starting tomorrow iy"h) to be even crazier...

What was your route?
"Not all who wander are lost"

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Re: Share your longest / craziest / most memorable DRIVES here
« Reply #58 on: August 06, 2012, 10:12:20 PM »
my drive from ny to florida.
the outer banks at night with enough room for almost 2 cars.

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Re: Share your longest / craziest / most memorable DRIVES here
« Reply #59 on: August 06, 2012, 10:21:15 PM »
What was your route?
On the way here: (the major stops)
NY > MKE > ORD > Bryce Canyon NP > Zion NP > LAX > Berkeley

For the way back I'll probably do
Berkeley > Yellowstone / Grand Teton > Mt Rushmore (maybe Wind Cave if there's time) > Badlands > MKE > NY > Cape Cod